Three suspected robbers killed in Sandton shootout
Three suspected house robbers have been killed in a shootout with police on the N1 highway in Sandton, north of Johannesburg.
The gunshots rang out between the Winnie Mandela and Rivonia off-ramps on Thursday.
The four suspects allegedly committed a house robbery in Randburg, stealing several appliances and the victim's car.
They are believed to be part of a criminal syndicate that has been committing house robberies in the northern suburbs of the city.
Gauteng police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said one suspect was wounded in the shootout.
"The vehicle driven by the suspects and the one taken from the house robbery scene were spotted.
"As the police tried to stop them on the N1 Highway, the suspects started shooting at the police, and a shootout ensued.
"Three of the suspects were fatally wounded, and the fourth suspect, who was driving the car taken from the house robbery, was arrested as he tried to jump out of the car," he said.
Police recovered two firearms and the appliances stolen from the house.
The suspect is expected to appear in court soon, where they will face numerous charges, including attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms, house robbery and possession of suspected stolen property.
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